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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:47 AM Rainbow Bridge remains closed day after deadly explosion       The normally busy Rainbow Bridge border crossing between Canada and the United States remains shut down for a second day following a deadly vehicle explosion Wednesday.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:01 AM 'Our reaction is very important:' Toronto mosque, rabbi unite to condemn hateful attacks       After a man allegedly yelled slurs and threw a rock at Muslims standing outside a Toronto mosque last week, a local rabbi felt the need to send over a message expressing sympathy.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:49 AM Two in hospital after vehicle carrying 6 passengers reportedly rolls over on DVP       A vehicle carrying six people reportedly rolled over on the Don Valley Parkway Wednesday night and sent two people to hospital.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:14 AM 'This harms patients, it wastes public money… It's clearly unethical': Study of how much medical research actually meets the criteria       A shocking study found that only three per cent of Canadian human research trials testing new drug treatments or therapies meet all three international criteria.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:47 AM Rainbow Bridge remains closed day after deadly explosion       The normally busy Rainbow Bridge border crossing between Canada and the United States remains shut down for a second day following a deadly vehicle explosion Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:19 AM Actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit       Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a rooftop bar and restaurant in Manhattan in August 2015.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:10 AM Israel-Hamas deal on ceasefire, hostage release appears to hit last-minute snag       An agreement for a four-day ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appeared to have hit a last-minute snag. A senior Israeli official said it would not take effect until Friday, a day later than originally announced.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:08 AM These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning       Two people are dead after a vehicle explodes at the U.S.-Canada border, former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis is found guilty of breaching Canada's secrets law and a Canadian city hunts for an official bird. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:10 AM Five border crossing facts to know in the wake of Rainbow Bridge explosion       A car explosion on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls left two people dead on Wednesday and put authorities in both countries on high alert. Here are five facts about border crossings in the region.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:58 AM WHO requests China for information about reported clusters of pneumonia in kids       The WHO says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:51 AM Oil, gas sector must slash planet warming operations to save climate: report       The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:42 AM Israel, Hamas reach deal on ceasefire, hostages. What does it look like?       Under its terms, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day halt in hostilities. Palestinian prisoners held by Israel would also be freed as part of the agreement.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:35 AM Trudeau hosting EU leaders for two-day summit. What's on the agenda?       A major meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the leaders of the European Union begins Thursday in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city of St. John's.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:35 AM 'Our reaction is very important:' Toronto mosque, rabbi unite to condemn hateful attacks       After a man allegedly yelled slurs and threw a rock at Muslims standing outside a Toronto mosque last week, a local rabbi felt the need to send over a message expressing sympathy.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:19 AM 'Do not increase': Halifax residents speak out against proposed police budget       A proposed budget for Halifax Regional Police, which would see an increase of nearly $4.4 million to the force, was panned as unnecessary by many people at last night's meeting.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM More Canadian companies are offering fertility benefits, but is it enough?        A new survey shows more than half of Canadian employers still do not offer fertility benefits, and of those that do less than two per cent cover both drugs and treatment costs.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM 10 products you should have in your car this winter       Getting your car prepared for winter driving is very important. You'll want to make sure you have essentials in your car and are prepared if you experience a roadside emergency.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:11 AM Toronto man says his family needs Canadian help to get out of Gaza despite ceasefire       With one of his sons in a Gaza hospital, Toronto resident Nahed El-Khalidy said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came too late to save his daughter's life.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: November 2023       Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:45 AM Jamie Foxx accused of 2015 sexual assault       Jamie Foxx has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a restaurant. The 'Ray' actor allegedly inappropriately touched a fan at Catch NYC in August 2015, according to a complaint filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. According to documents obtained by People magazine, the alleged victim, who is identified only as Jane […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:39 AM Rescue of 41 workers trapped in tunnel in India in final stretch of digging       NEW DELHI — The rescue of 41 construction workers from a collapsed highway tunnel in northern India could happen later Thursday after nearly two weeks of digging and delays. The drilling of the final stretch resumed following a six-hour delay after blades on the drilling machine were damaged by a metal object in the debris. […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:34 AM Election winner Geert Wilders is anti-Islam firebrand known as Dutch Donald Trump       THE HAGUE, Netherlands — He's been called the Dutch Donald Trump. He's been threatened with death countless times by Islamic extremists, convicted of insulting Moroccans, and Britain once banned him from entering the country. Now Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in a Dutch election and is in pole position to form the next […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:25 AM Temporary cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release now expected to start Friday       DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appeared to have hit a last-minute snag. A senior Israeli official said it would not take effect until Friday, a day later than originally announced. The diplomatic […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Sister has a penchant for telling tall tales       DEAR ABBY: Over the years, my younger sister, "Hannah," has been lying about some significant things, such as: She claims she was there alone with our dad when he died; that our older sister tried to talk her into signing herself into a state mental hospital; that my boyfriend was imaginary, etc. Her most recent […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM Raptors report card a good one after thrilling win over Indiana Pacers       If you like offence, you definitely enjoyed this one

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Jeannie       SUNshine Girl Jeannie is fan of music – and loves rock/pop from all decades. When she's not dancing to a tune, Jeannie enjoys playing hockey, tennis and singing. Jeannie posed for us in 2020. (Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, Nov. 23, 2023

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:45 AM OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court       WASHINGTON (AP) — The agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids could help combat the overdose epidemic that the painkiller triggered. But that does not mean all the victims are satisfied. In exchange for giving up ownership of drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma and for contributing […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:29 AM Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fighters       BEIRUT (AP) — The militant Hezbollah group fired more than 50 rockets at military posts in northern Israel on Thursday, a day after an Israeli airstrike on a home in southern Lebanon killed five of the group's senior fighters. The waves of rockets sent over the border represented one of the most intense bombardments since […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:15 AM Greece's left-wing opposition party slips into crisis as lawmakers quit in defiance of new leader       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's main left-wing opposition party, Syriza, suffered a damaging setback Thursday when nine lawmakers quit the party in protest against its newly elected leadership. Miami-based businessman Stefanos Kasselakis, 35, stunned party veterans when he won the leadership in late September in a primary-style contest. But he has failed so far to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:03 AM Rainbow Bridge border remains closed on U.S. Thanksgiving after fiery fatal crash       The Rainbow Bridge border crossing between Ontario and Western New York in Niagara Falls remains closed after a horrific crash on Wednesday that left two people dead. The fiery collision and explosion on the American side of the bridge around 11:30 a.m. prompted an FBI investigation and set off security alerts on both sides of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:34 AM Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote       ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina is on course for reelection in a vote boycotted by most opposition candidates, while supporters of his party claimed they had been promised money in return for backing him. Rajoelina had received 60% of the votes after 68% of polling stations declared their results by late Wednesday, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:34 AM Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflation       ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's central bank delivered another huge interest rate hike on Thursday as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods. The bank pushed its policy rate up by 5 percentage points, to 40%, marking its sixth big interest rate hike in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:14 AM Ukraine says 3 civilians killed by Russian shelling and Russia says a drone killed a TV journalist       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shelling killed three civilians in southeastern regions of Ukraine, Kyiv authorities said Thursday, while a Russian television journalist was reported to have died from injuries he sustained in a Ukrainian drone attack. Southern Ukraine's Kherson region received eight nighttime artillery barrages, killing a 42-year-old man in his apartment building and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:01 AM Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending       NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. But executives are growing concerned with a spending slowdown that could temper sales on the day after Thanksgiving as well as throughout the holidays. Shoppers, powered by a solid […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:57 AM Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal's monarchy clash with police       KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Riot police used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal's former king who attempted to march to the center of the capital on Thursday to demand the restoration of the monarchy and the nation's former status as a Hindu state. The protesters, waving the national […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:55 AM Driver charged after speeding Tesla flies off exit ramp on DVP: police       Six people are lucky to be okay after the Tesla they were riding in crashed through a guardrail on the Don Valley Parkway and fell into a creek below. Emergency crews responded to a collision on the northbound DVP exit ramp to westbound Lawrence Avenue around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. A Toronto police source tells CityNews […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:46 AM Chinese refugee challenges Australian law that imposes a curfew and tracking bracelet       CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Lawyers for a Chinese refugee claim the tough new measures rushed through Australia's Parliament to mandate curfews and electronic tracking bracelets on some foreigners with criminal records are unconstitutional, challenging them in the High Court. The man, identified in court documents seen by The Associated Press on Thursday as S151, is […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 4:35 AM Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump       THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — He's been called the Dutch Donald Trump. He's been threatened with death countless times by Islamic extremists, convicted of insulting Moroccans, and Britain once banned him from entering the country. Now Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in a Dutch election and is in pole position to form the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 4:15 AM In the news today: No terrorism link in border crossing crash: FBI       Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… No terrorism link in Niagara Falls crash, no explosive materials found: FBI The FBI says a deadly car crash and explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between New York state […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 4:13 AM South Korea says Russian support likely enabled North Korea to successfully launch a spy satellite       SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has concluded that Russian support likely enabled North Korea to put a spy satellite into orbit for the first time this week, and it should be clear in several days whether it is functioning properly, officials said Thursday. The launch has deepened regional animosities, with both Koreas threatening […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 23, 2023 4:03 AM In political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections       THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The party of anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won a huge general election victory in the Netherlands, according to a nearly complete vote count early Thursday, that showed a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance. The result will send shock waves […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM When the flag is at half-mast, we should always know why       Sometimes, this potent symbol marks the death of a great person. Sometimes it's about events we'd rather not recall. But never should we be indifferent.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM Today's letters: How public servants can handle the perils of social media       Thursday, Nov. 23: A reader offers guidance to public servants about how to stay out of trouble when airing their views. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:42 AM NextStar critics warned they're putting future Canadian investments at risk       Canada's reputation and future investments are at risk as those who "don't have the faintest knowledge of the industry" play politics over the use of foreign expert workers helping set up Windsor's multibillion-dollar NextStar Energy battery plant, automotive sector observers warn. "Of course it is (playing politics) because of the dynamics in Ottawa right now," […]

The Province Thursday, November 23, 2023 1:11 AM Avalanche 5, Canucks 2: In a playoff-like atmosphere, post-season experience prevailed       The Canucks knew a litmus test against the Avalanche was a hopeful preview of what could be in the playoffs

Ottawa Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Santa on borrowed time       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:33 AM Bridges: Hanna Rose confronts 'the oldest hatred'       Trained as a linguist, Rose has helped lead religious services in her faith community for many years.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Letter: Cancelling useless climate conferences would reduce emissions       A reader offers his opinion on conferences intended to help address climate change like the one Saskatchewan officials plan to attend.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Opening Saskatoon's first Sikh temple in 1985       On this day in 1985, Saskatoon's small Sikh community opened a new temple on Avenue I, with support coming from Sikhs across the country.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Dan Davidson to bring travel-inspired country tour to Saskatoon       "At the end of the day, if I get to travel the world and make music with my friends, I feel like I've hacked the system," says Davidson.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Phil Tank: Tax hikes for Regina, Saskatoon tell a tale of two cities       Regina city hall is proposing a property tax increase of 2.2 per cent, while Saskatoon is pitching one more than three times higher.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM In photos: freestyle bullfighting at Agribition       The first-ever freestyle bullfighting champion was crowned on North American soil at Canadian Western Agribition this week. Described as "the ultimate showdown, pitting man against the fierce Spanish fighting bulls," the top contenders in the sport vied for points in the final event of the Bull Fighters Only regular season at the Brandt Centre on […]

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Mandryk: Middle East trauma collides with Marble Palace childishness       Rather than be the leaders we needed in a tension situation, our MLAs acted like our kids in the backseat, four hours into a long road trip.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM Swimming for salmon in the backwoods       On a rare sunny late October day, a quartet of swimmers gathered around a deep pool on the Tranquil River in Clayoquot Sound ready to immerse themselves in the frigid water with hundreds of huge salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM 'Business as usual is not going to cut it': Niki Ashton on feds' economic update and wildfires       As the ash settles on Canada's record wildfire season, "business as usual from the federal government is not going to cut it," NDP MP Niki Ashton told Canada's National Observer.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM Clean energy transition brings social and economic rewards       While federal and provincial policymakers focus on recent changes in the national carbon pricing policy, they must remember that Canadian companies face a competitive investment environment because of the industrial policies of our two largest trading partners.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM Trudeau's days off? The media needs to get serious       The media isn't responsible for the Trudeau Liberals' recent tumble in the polls. But as a recent story about the prime minister's schedule shows, they're often helping dumb down a political discourse that could stand to get a whole lot smarter.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM Poor countries face the biggest threats from plastic pollution       A person picks up trash in a landfill. A new analysis finds lower-income countries pay eight times more for plastic's social and environmental impacts.

National Observer Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:14 AM Feds pushed for firm commitment on Greener Homes cash       "Given the current climate politically, I'm really surprised they didn't say: We're going to come through with more money for eco-energy retrofits," Green Party Leader Elizabeth May told Canada's National Observer in an interview at Parliament Hill.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:19 AM Nearly 570,000 of Quebec's public-sector workers are on strike Thursday       "It's going to be the biggest strike ever in Canada," a union official says.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM About Last Night: Newhook, Montembeault help Habs snap losing streak       Alex Newhook scored twice and Sam Montembeault made 30 saves in a 4-3 regulation win for the Canadiens over the Anaheim Ducks.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:53 AM Canadiens end four-game losing streak with much-needed win at Anaheim       Alex Newhook paced the Canadiens with two goals, including the winner at 16:40 of the third period.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM Kramberger: West Island advocacy groups spark debate on emergency housing in demerged cities       The Table de Quartier Sud de l'Ouest-de-l'Île (TQSOI) and Table de Quartier du Nord de l'Ouest-de-l'Île de Montréal (TQNOIM) launched an open letter campaign on Nov. 8.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 23, 2023 6:00 AM Opinion: As a rabbi and ex-student activist, my advice to protesters       I see what is happening on university campuses. What would I tell today's students? It comes down to two things: humility and humanity.

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM David Parker: Minto to develop former Viscount Bennett lands       Minto is looking forward to revitalizing almost 11.5 acres that are essentially inner city

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:01 AM Letters for November 23, 2023: 'Trudeau should have to pay wasted court costs.'       Keeping it fair After the Federal courts ruled in favour of the federal government's May 2020 firearms confiscations, the Trudeau Liberals asked the Federal Court to order gun owners to pay the government's legal bills! Well now that the same Federal Court has just overturned Ottawa's single use plastic ban, it is only fitting that […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM MARTIN: Community deserves answers in case of wrongful arrests       The Calgary Police Service has a minority community that deserves answers, even if it takes some time for them to be provided

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Danielle Smith — Trudeau Liberal government is 'lawless'       Smith says she's still going to press the feds on their plans for electricity but time is running out

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 23, 2023 2:32 AM Flames already in tough spot, and upcoming schedule is terrifying        If you're an optimist, you're hoping this sequence will turn out to be symbolic. The thinking goes that maybe, if Jacob Markstrom was able to scramble into position for Wednesday's gorgeous glove save, the Calgary Flames can eventually get their mitts on a playoff invite.  Markstrom was the only reason the Flames weren't blown out […]